Baseball Beat: Monday, March 24th

Here is the rundown for the Monday, March 24th edition of Baseball Beat. Chuck Wilson will be hosting today as Charley Steiner is off today with the Los Angeles Dodgers. All times Eastern.

1:05 p.m.
Guest: Steve Henson, Yahoo.com
1:25 p.m.
Guest: Jeff Blair, Globe & Mail
1:45 p.m.
Guest: David Murphy, Philadelphia Daily News (Phillies Beat)
2:05 p.m.
Guest: Jim Price, Broadcaster, Detroit Tigers
2:25 p.m.
Guest: Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times
2:45 p.m.
Guest: John Fay, Cincinnati Enquirer (Reds Beat)

Guest Summaries:
Henson discussed national headlines including his trip to China covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball’s grand interest in international growth and the World Baseball Classic, and the Detroit Tigers long-time signing of Miguel Cabrera. Blair discussed the Toronto Blue Jays including the injury to Scott Rolen and how it hurts the club’s defense, releasing Reed Johnson, Shannon Stewart making the team, and B.J. Ryan being shutdown. Murphy discussed the Philadelphia Phillies including his new job covering the club’s beat for the Philadelphia Daily News, Adam Eaton as the fifth starter, and update on Brad Lidge’s health. Price discussed the Detroit Tigers including Miguel Cabrera’s reported long-term signing, Curtis Granderson’s injury, Brandon Inge as Granderson’s replacement in centerfield, and how the Tigers are short on pitching to make a deal. Baxter discussed the Los Angeles Dodgers including the club being in Arizona for the final week and a half of Spring Training for the first time, Jeff Kent’s health concerns, and the club’s glaring hole at third base with Nomar Garciaparra and Andy LaRoche being injured. Fay discussed the Cincinnati Reds including his Sunday piece suggesting the team should sign Adam Dunn long-term, Dusty Baker’s impact on the roster, whether the bullpen will be improved, and how the youth will impact the club competing in the National League Central.